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Telesat Senior Software Build Manager in Ottawa, Ontario
Senior Software Build Manager
Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 50 years. Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators.
Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world.
The company’s state-of-the-art fleet consists of 15 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite. For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com
Telesat believes in the power of collaboration and the value of in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office Tuesday - Thursday, leaving Monday and Friday for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters brainstorming, problem-solving, and trusted relationships and allows our employees to come together three days a week to collaborate, innovate and thrive!
As a Software Build Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the build, release, and deployment processes of software products developed within a SAFE Scrum environment. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including developers, testers, DevOps engineers, and product owners to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality software releases.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage and optimize the build process for software development projects following the SAFE methodology
Configure and maintain build automation tools, such GitLab CI/CD, to ensure efficient and reliable builds
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product owners, and program manager, to integrate build processes into the overall workflow
Collaborate with DevOps teams to optimize deployment pipelines and infrastructure configurations
Define and implement build strategies, including continuous integration, daily/nightly builds, and release builds, aligned with releases and program increments
Monitor and troubleshoot build failures, identify root causes, and work with development teams to resolve issues promptly
Ensure the integrity and security of the build environment, including managing build artifacts, certificates, and access controls
Optimize build performance and scalability to support the Agile development process, considering factors such as build speed, resource utilization, and parallel execution
Implement and maintain build metrics and dashboards to provide visibility into build health, quality, and performance
Stay up to date with the latest build tools, technologies, and best practices and propose improvements to the build process
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Proven experience in software build and release management roles, preferably within an Agile or SAFE Scrum environment
Strong proficiency in build automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD), version control systems (e.g., Git), and deployment automation technologies
Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Shell, Python) and build configuration languages (e.g., Groovy, YAML)
Understanding of software packaging, dependency management, and artifact repositories
Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes is a plus
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex build issues
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, Agile development environment
DECISION MAKING & SUPERVISION:
- This role has no direct reports, but will work and interact with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This role offers hybrid work environment.
Working conditions are generally comfortable typical of an office environment.
international travel is required
The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP).
At Telesat, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer that values equality in the workplace. We are committed to providing the best candidate experience possible including any required accommodations at every stage of our interview process. All qualified applicants that have been selected for an interview that require accommodations, are advised to inform the Telesat Talent team accordingly. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential.